<div><div dir="ltr"><div>Dear colleagues, </div><div><br></div><div dir="auto">I am excited to announce a 3-year postdoctoral position and a fully funded PhD student position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a DOE-funded project. </div><div><br></div><div>The focus of the research is to investigate land-atmosphere exchanges of carbon, water, and energy in response to wildfire disturbances. This will involve utilizing advanced Earth system models, such as E3SM, along with cutting-edge machine learning techniques. If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, please refer to the attached details and feel free to reach out to me with any questions (<a href="mailto:min.chen@wisc.edu" target="_blank">min.chen@wisc.edu</a>).<br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><div><b>I am at AGU for the whole week. Please reach out and we can arrange a meeting.</b></div><div><br></div><div>





<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">The Global Change Research Laboratory (GCRL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative team. Our laboratory focuses on the complex interactions between climate change, terrestrial ecosystems, and human societies. We use cutting-edge research tools, including process-based and empirical Earth system models, remote sensing data, field data, integrated assessment models, and model-data fusion, to address critical questions in global change science. For more information about our work, please visit the <span style="color:rgb(17,85,205)">GCRL Website</span><span>.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Position Overview: </span>The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a DOE-funded project. The research will explore land-atmosphere exchanges of carbon, water, and energy in response to wildfire disturbances using Earth system models (such as E3SM) and advanced machine learning techniques. </p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">Start Date: Flexible, with the earliest start available immediately.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Qualifications: </span>Applicants must hold a PhD by the time of appointment in a relevant discipline such as Earth sciences, physical sciences, or computational sciences. Ideal candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">● Land surface, terrestrial ecosystem, or Earth system modeling.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">● Remote sensing, machine learning, or numerical/statistical analysis.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">● Strong programming skills and experience working with supercomputing environments.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. The position will be renewed annually, contingent on performance. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">The University of Wisconsin-Madison and GCRL are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from historically underrepresented groups in science.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)">How to Apply: </span>Interested candidates should send the following application materials via email to Dr. Min Chen (<span style="color:rgb(17,85,205)"><a href="mailto:min.chen@wisc.edu" target="_blank">min.chen@wisc.edu</a></span>) with the subject line: “Postdoc Position Application - Earth System Modeling - [Your Name]”:</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">● A cover letter summarizing your research background and explaining your interest in the position.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">● A current CV.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">● Contact information for three professional references.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. <b>We greatly appreciate all the applications, but we will only give feedback to the candidates that we plan to interview.</b> For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Min Chen.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)">The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-renowned public research university, ranked among the top public institutions globally. It is a founding member of the Association of American Universities and is often referred to as a Public Ivy. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the city boasts a thriving technology sector, scenic beauty, and a vibrant cultural scene. Madison consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S., offering an excellent quality of life, top-rated schools, and abundant recreational opportunities. Madison was recently ranked #1 Best Place to Live by Livability.com.</p></div></div></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(73,73,73)"><br></p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-size:small">Best regards,</div><div style="font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Min Chen</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">Assistant Professor</span><br></div></div><div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><i>Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, </i></font><i style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">University of Wisconsin-Madison<br></i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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